Job-ID: 2026-04-KHOR-HTE

The Institute for Applied Construction Research (IAB) Weimar is one of the leading industry-oriented research institutes in Thuringia, Germany. For over 30 years, we have been developing innovative devices, processes, and materials for the construction sector together with partners from industry and science. More than 130 employees work with us on practice-oriented solutions that shape the future of construction.

To establish a newly created research area in timber construction at our Suhl location, we are seeking a committed Wood Technologist (m/f/d) starting from May 1, 2026 (initially limited until December 31, 2027).

Training will take place at our Weimar location. Due to construction measures and the establishment of the research site, the primary workplace will be Suhl.

• Support research and development activities in the field of timber construction
• Work along the entire process chain of wood processing
• Operation, supervision, and further development of wood processing machines and systems
• Participation in the setup of laboratory, testing, and process structures as part of a new establishment
• Contribution to the operation of testing, experimental, and demonstration structures within research projects
• Documentation of processes, experiments, and results in close cooperation with scientific staff
• Support in the further development of the Timber Construction Competence Center

• Completed degree in wood technology / timber engineering or a comparable qualification
• Solid knowledge in wood processing and handling of wood-processing machinery
• Interest in science-related, application-oriented research
• Structured, independent, and careful working style
• Ability to work in a team and enthusiasm for building new structures and processes
• Very good command of German (native speaker or at least B2 level) and good
• English skills (at least B1 level), both written and spoken
• Class B driving license

• Varied and responsible work
• Participation in exciting projects in the field of wood technology
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Enhanced social benefits
• JobRad leasing
• Job ticket (Germany ticket)
• Corporate fitness (Hansefit)
• Special payments
• 30 days of vacation (based on a 5-day work week)
• Group accident insurance (24/7 coverage)

Interested? We look forward to receiving your application! Please send your complete application documents, including the job ID 2026-04-KHOR-HTE and your earliest possible starting date, by email to:

karriere@iab-weimar.de